Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears
Dove Bell ID: 56254 Tower ID: 21377 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kirklinton: St Cuthbert
Overview
Grid reference: NY 432 670
A powerfully positioned church situated on a promontory with sweeping views over the Solway Plain. Not surprisingly, a replacement church on such an attractive and commanding site. Built in 1845 it incorporates fragments of an earlier Norman building, the tower arch being formed from the medieval chancel arch with attractive bead and chevron decorations. The tower includes, as part of its hidden internal fabric, elements of other Norman arches, piers and gravestones, an antiquarian assembly brought together by the then rector, George Bell. Surprisingly, a Norman theme has not been adopted by the unknown architect who has designed the church in Early English style with its triple lancet east end window and staged, parapeted square tower with clasping buttresses. The simple and attractive interior has been designed and furnished as a whole and is dominated by the shallow pitched timber roof with the highlight and ornate ceiling in the sanctuary. Wall mounted Appleby plaques and monuments from the C17 and C18 add to the sense of style and history. The large Art Nouveau style early C19 copper and wrought iron lamps suspended from the ceiling, possibly from the Keswick School of Industrial Art, are rare and hugely attractive features. Appleby heraldic glass and the early C19 stained glass east window add vitality. The attractive graveyard includes a variety of interesting tombs and is contained by a robust retaining wall and wrought iron railings decorated by C19 lamps.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 230 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Site of earlier church(es)
Exterior Description
II- Boundary wall, gate and maps
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 432 670
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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